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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.55, 539.37 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.55, 539.37 and 143.28 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.55 : 539.37 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.55/539.37 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.55x = 539.37 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.55x = 77,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,280.93/359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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